Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 10.0% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,987 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Fort Collins, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher